Changes to the TV Guide - August 2026
@DiscoSky:, I reiterate my reply in the July 2026 changes:
@Marlu-Nyu wrote:@Akerman239 wrote:It would be strange indeed if major decisions were made on SD Channels closing down 800's for TNT and has resulted in an EPG huge gap. I completely agree also with the 800 big resuffle with SD needs to be filled out blank, Seems to me that Sky were probably withholding the channels, and not planning new channel's to get 101-999 genre.
I recently emailed Sky about having a uniform EPG guide across the UK & Ireland. Part of the response included the below, which is relevant for your comment.
"[...] channel positioning within the EPG is influenced by a range of factors, including regulatory requirements, regional broadcasting obligations, commercial agreements, and platform considerations. These factors can result in variations between regions to ensure that local audiences continue to receive the appropriate services in a way that meets licensing and prominence rules.
That said, improving ease of navigation and maintaining a logical, user-friendly channel layout are important considerations, and we recognise the value of feedback such as yours when reviewing how the guide is structured."
So, they can't just simply add or change the channels as your suggestions. It's down to contracts, limitations, etc, as Sky described.
Additionally, Talking Pictures TV have previously stated that as their content is not in HD, they cannot broadcast on Sky Glass/Stream. So, I don't think Rewind TV would be allowed either. But saying that, there are many SD channels on Sky Glass/Stream. So, it seems rules are conditional.
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@Ev71 wrote:Talking Pictures' own content is indeed in HD.
Watch programs like The Footage Detective via their streaming service and you'll see the difference in quality.
Admittedly, their movies weren't recorded in HD, and in many cases, they probably have a poor quality copy to air. But many of their movies would look better even if upscaled to HD.
I suspect this is more a financial decision on TPTV's part.
@ozsat said on 29 Nov 2024 at 15:42:
This was posted by Talking Pictures today.
The image says:
Hi Paul, Talking Pictures TV is an archive channel and is very proud of the fact that the channel airs older, largely forgotten, films and tv series. However, this does mean not all content is available to us in HD and therefore Sky will not launch our service on Sky Stream or Sky Glass as their technical specifications ask for content to be 100% HD.
Yes, the post was 2 years ago, but it's still an SD channel on Sky. The original post is here: https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-On/Why-is-Talking-pictures-TV-not-available-on-Sky-Stream-but-is...
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@nolte wrote:
@Marlu-Nyu wrote:
@Ev71 wrote:Talking Pictures' own content is indeed in HD.
Watch programs like The Footage Detective via their streaming service and you'll see the difference in quality.
Admittedly, their movies weren't recorded in HD, and in many cases, they probably have a poor quality copy to air. But many of their movies would look better even if upscaled to HD.
I suspect this is more a financial decision on TPTV's part.
@ozsat said on 29 Nov 2024 at 15:42:
This was posted by Talking Pictures today.
The image says:
Hi Paul, Talking Pictures TV is an archive channel and is very proud of the fact that the channel airs older, largely forgotten, films and tv series. However, this does mean not all content is available to us in HD and therefore Sky will not launch our service on Sky Stream or Sky Glass as their technical specifications ask for content to be 100% HD.
Yes, the post was 2 years ago, but it's still an SD channel on Sky. The original post is here: https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-On/Why-is-Talking-pictures-TV-not-available-on-Sky-Stream-but-is...
Are there any other non-hd channels on sky glass or stream?
Yes, the following are SD channels on Sky Glass/Stream:
- 5Star
- U&Drama
- U&Eden
- Comedy Central Extra
- Investigation Discovery
- Discovery Channel (Ireland only)
- Animal Planet
- Discovery Turbo
- Discovery History
- Discovery Science
- Quest Red
- DMAX
- Food Network
- Really
- True Crime
- Legend
- True Crime Xtra
- E4 Extra
- Blaze
- Nick Alvinnn!!! (Nicktoons)
- Nick Jr. Peppa (Nick Jr. Too)
- Movies24
- Movies24+
- Legend Xtra
- Clubland TV
- Now 70s
- Now 80s
- Now 90s & 00s
- Now Rock
- TNT Sports 5 -10 (3006-3011 on Sky Glass/Stream)
- NDTV World
- B4U Movies
- B4U Music
- Star Bharat
- Aaj Tak
- Colors Rishtey
- Sony SAB
- Sony MAX 2
- GEO News
- GEO TV
- ARY Digital
- Sky News Arabia
- Colors Gujarati
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@DiscoSky wrote:I'm not sure the above list is entirely correct.
5 Star is in HD
I believe TNT Sport 5 is in HD whereas 6-10 are SD
New Vision TV is SD
RTE KIDS jr is in SD in NI (though HD in Ireland)
I believe that Challenge is SD in UK and HD in Ireland (certainly it is not labelled HD)
Someone in Ireland may be able to confirm but I believe the following channels are SD there (as well as Discovery)
TLC
Great TV
Great Action
Great Mystery
RTE News
TNT Sports 5 HD closed when TNT Sports 1-4 SD closed on 1 July.
My mate has Sky Stream, I asked them.
- Discovery Channel in Ireland is in SD (I assume it's because the SD has adverts for Ireland while the HD has asverts for the UK).
- TLC HD is in Ireland (currently shows UK ads, but TLC HD with adverts for Ireland due to launch in September)
- Great! TV, Action, Mystery and Romance are in HD
- RTÉ News and Oireachtas TV are in SD
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Additionally, I think someone said that TLC HD in Ireland was on channel 133. It's not, it's on 828. TLC SD has adverts for Ireland and is on 133.
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